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PREVIEW THE TOPIC
Performance and Visual Arts
The arts provide many different ways for people to
express their ideas and feelings. In the performing arts,
performers communicate directly with an audience.
They might dance, play music, or act in a play. The visual
arts involve something that the audience can watch or
look at. Visual artists paint murals, direct movies, and
create sculptures, to name just a few examples.
The selection you are about to read, “A Royal
Mystery,” is a play. As you read, keep in mind that the
story is meant to be performed. Visualize actors moving
around a stage and speaking the dialogue. What kinds
of costumes might they wear? What would the set look
like? Bring the performance to life in your imagination!
Think Pair Share
Think about a time when you had
to give a performance or speech.
Where were you?
How did you prepare?
How did it go?
Share your story with a partner.
Then, discuss with your partner how
your stories are alike and different.
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